Reporting and Paying Electronically
Sign-up to receive e-mail updates when this page changesThe Comptroller's electronic reporting and payment options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use these services to save time, money and paper, and to meet requirements to electronically file reports and submit payments to the Comptroller's office. Learn about who is required to report and pay electronically.
New Security Requirement: WebFile will soon implement a new security feature that will require you to provide your credit card security code if you pay with a credit card.
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Sales Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
WebFile: Use this convenient Web-based system to electronically file your sales tax return and submit an electronic payment (by credit card, electronic check or via a link to the state’s TEXNET payment system). You can also use WebFile to make a payment only or to amend a previously filed return.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): Recommended for businesses reporting more than 30 outlets or tax jurisdictions. The Comptroller’s office recommends its approved EDI software to electronically submit large volumes of data with an option to include payment information.
Go to EDI details and download.Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in sales tax are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET »Electronic Reporting Only – For No Tax Due
TeleFile: As another electronic reporting option, you can use the telephone to file a sales tax return if you have one or more locations and no sales at any of them.
Go to TeleFile details.Franchise Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
WebFile: Use this Web-based system to electronically file your franchise tax reports and submit payment electronically (by credit card, electronic check or via a link to the state’s TEXNET payment system). Taxpayers who paid $10,000 or more must use TEXNET if making a payment only.
Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in franchise tax are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET to enroll or pay. -
Battery Tax New WebFile Electronic Reporting
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your battery tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Fireworks Tax New WebFile Electronic Reporting
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your Fireworks Tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Hotel Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your hotel tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Insurance Premium Tax
(Licensed Insurance Companies, Miscellaneous Organizations, Surplus Lines, Purchasing Groups, Independently Procured and Unauthorized)
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your insurance premium tax reports (licensed insurance companies, miscellaneous organizations, surplus lines, purchasing groups, independently procured and unauthorized). You can also submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET) in the system.
NOTE: Insurance reports such as maintenance taxes and the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Assessment, must be filed on paper forms.To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Learn how to get started in MyCPA for Insurance Tax WebFile
View WebFile demo screens with instructions for:
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Mixed Beverage Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your mixed beverage tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Learn how to get started in MyCPA for Mixed Beverage Tax WebFile
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Motor Vehicle Rental Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your motor vehicle rental tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Learn how to get started in MyCPA for Motor Vehicle Rental Tax WebFile
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
Off-Road Heavy Duty Diesel New WebFile Electronic Reporting
Electronic Reporting and Paying
This fast, easy and secure Web-based system will allow you to electronically file your (Off-road) Heavy-duty Diesel report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
To login, you'll need the taxpayer ID number(s) and WebFile number(s) off of the preprinted return(s) you received in the mail.
Learn how to get started in MyCPA for (Off-road) Heavy-duty Diesel Tax WebFile
Filing for Multiple Taxpayers?
The Comptroller’s new MyCPA sign-on for WebFile offers an enhanced convenience that allows you to file for as many taxpayers as needed under one single user account. This means you will not need to create a User ID for multiple taxpayer accounts.
MyCPA is currently available for battery, fireworks, heavy-duty diesel, hotel, insurance, mixed beverage and motor vehicle rental taxes.
Electronic Payment Only
Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET. Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit.
International Fuels Tax Agreement (IFTA)
Electronic Reporting and Paying
Use the Comptroller’s approved Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software to transmit your tax with an option to include payment information.
Go to EDI details.
Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET »
Motor Fuels Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
Use the Comptroller’s approved Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software to transmit your tax with an option to include payment information.
Go to EDI details.
Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET »
Natural Gas and Crude Oil Tax
Electronic Reporting and Paying
Use the Comptroller’s approved Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software to transmit your tax with an option to include payment information.
Go to EDI details.
Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more for these taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET »
All Other Taxes
Electronic Payment Only
Enroll in TEXNET, the State of Texas Financial Network, to transfer payment directly to the Comptroller’s office through ACH debit or ACH credit. Taxpayers who paid $100,000 or more in taxes are required to submit their payment through TEXNET.
Go to TEXNET »